Johnny Vidacovich ranks among the most celebrated drummers in New Orleans. He is the go-to guy for everything from straight-ahead modern jazz to New Orleans street beats. He backed Professor Longhair, and has anchored Astral Project for its entire decades-long history, and inspired next-generation drummers such as Stanton Moore. Mike Dillon is an adventurous percussionist and vibraphonist who has settled into the New Orleans scene. Together for the weekly, early evening Ogden After Hour showcase at the museum, they'll play two sets and talk about what they do, and why.

The Trio, Maple Leaf, 10:30 p.m.

For his weekly jam session, drummer Johnny Vidacovich shares a stage with keyboardist John Gros and bassist Roland Guerin.

John Wooton & Caribbean Collective, Snug Harbor, 8 and 10 p.m.

Dr. John Wooton, the director of percussion studies at The University of Southern Mississippi, has devoted his career to mastering steel pan drums, vibraphone, marimba and other instruments that often turn up in Caribbean music